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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.58, 398.25 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.58, 398.25 and 164.25 is: 226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.58 : 398.25 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.58/398.25 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.58x = 398.25 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.58x = 65,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,411.16/288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.67

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